Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in working with us! We look forward to getting to know you better through the application below. A volunteer will reach out to you once your application is submitted.

Please note, in order to become a UMGDR volunteer you must:

Be at least 18 years of age. If you are under the age of 18 contact us and we will provide you with additional information and a consent form for your parents/guardians to sign.

Have verifiable identification (i.e. driver’s license).

Have two positive personal references.

Click here to apply

Volunteer Application

Date *

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Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Phone number *

Phone number

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Alternate phone number

Alternate phone number

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Address *

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Driver's license number *

Date of birth *

Date of birth

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Personal reference #1 (a reference cannot be someone that resides in the same home)

Personal reference #1 (a reference cannot be someone that resides in the same home)

First Name

Last Name

Personal reference #1 phone number

Personal reference #1 phone number

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Personal reference #1 email address

Personal reference #2 (a reference cannot be someone that resides in the same home)

Personal reference #2 (a reference cannot be someone that resides in the same home)

First Name

Last Name

Personal reference #2 phone number

Personal reference #2 phone number

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Personal reference #2 email address

How did you hear about UMGDR? *

Online Search

Volunteer referral (please provide name below)

Friend/Family

Event (please describe below)

Petfinder

Heart of Minnesota Great Dane Club

Media

Vet (please provide name below)

Other (please describe below)

In which areas are you interested in volunteering? (Check all that apply.) *

Transport

Phone reference checks

Home visits of foster and adoption applicants

Attend/help with fundraising events

Media information

Photography (of foster dogs, events, etc.)

Other (please describe below)

Please describe any skills, talents, and/or experience you have that may be helpful as a UMGDR volunteer. *

Do you currently volunteer with any other animal rescue organizations? *

Yes

No

If yes, please list the organization(s).

How much time a month to you feel you could devote to the rescue? If possible list days of the week and hours. *

Have you ever owned a Great Dane? *

Yes

No

If yes, tell us about your Dane(s).

Why do you want to become a volunteer for UMGDR? *

If interested in fostering, please answer the questions below.

List the names and ages of people living in the home where the Dane will reside.

List the species, age, and sex of all pets living in your home, as well as whether they have been altered (spayed or neutered) or remain unaltered.

Veterinarian's name

(Enter "none" if you do not currently have a veterinarian)

Veterinarian's phone number

Enter "none" if you do not currently have a veterinarian

Please describe your general experience level with having dogs in your home.

Terms and Conditions

By submitting this form, you agree to the following volunteer agreement: The talent, services and contributions of volunteers are important to the Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue (UMGDR) and are what make the rescue a failure or success. Although volunteers are not employees, it is important to have guidelines and standards for volunteer services so that both the volunteer and UMGDR understand the parameters of the volunteer relationship. This Volunteer Agreement describes the arrangement between UMGDR and you, the volunteer. The definition of volunteer is anyone who, without compensation or expectation of compensation, performs a task at the direction of or on the behalf of UMGDR. A volunteer must be officially accepted and enrolled by UMGDR prior to the performance of any task. UMGDR accepts the service of all volunteers with the understanding that such service is at the sole discretion of UMGDR and its Board of Directors. The volunteer is not an employee and is not entitled to receive salary, benefits or other compensation. Nor is a volunteer covered by any workers' compensation benefits. A UMGDR volunteer is expected to carry medical insurance to cover medical expenses for any injuries sustained while performing volunteer services. The volunteer agrees to take direction from the Coordinators and the Board of Directors in the execution of their volunteer role and abide by all policies and procedures that have been established. The volunteer agrees to familiarize him or herself and remain current with all UMGDR policies and procedures, and abide by all rules and policies, and abide by all rules and policies regarding safety and confidentiality. As a volunteer and representative of UMGDR, you agree to conduct yourself in a courteous and respectful and professional manner at all times while engaging with the Board of Directors, the public or other volunteers in written and verbal communication. As a volunteer you agree to abide by UMGDR's mission, rules, regulations, policies and programs at all times when engaging in volunteer activities. If fostering or sheltering any UMGDR animal, permanently or temporarily, a volunteer agrees to be subject to an inspection of the living arrangements by any Board Member or its designee at any time with a 24 hour notice. An animal taken in to UMGDR's care may be removed from any fostering or sheltering at any time, with or without just cause, at the discretion of the Board of Directors or its designee. Volunteers are asked not to contact organizations or individuals, or speak publicly on behalf of the organization without the expressed approval or direction of its Board of Directors. Prior to any action or statement which might significantly affect or obligate UMGDR, volunteers must seek prior consultation and approval from the Board of Directors or its appointed agent. Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary or privileged information to which they are exposed as a volunteer, whether this information involves a client, benefactor, other volunteer, animal or any internal communications. Failure to maintain confidentiality may result in the termination of a volunteer's relationship with UMGDR. Volunteers who do not adhere to the rules, policies and procedures in place or developed by UMGDR may be subject to dismissal. Possible grounds for dismissal may include, but are not limited to, the following: misconduct, unprofessionalism, disrespect, insubordination, theft of or misuse of UMGDR materials or funds, abuse or mistreatment of any volunteer or animal, whether or not it is in UMGDR's care, failure to abide by UMGDR policies and procedures, or failure to perform assigned volunteer duties as agreed. The Board of Directors will mediate conflict and purpose dismissal of a volunteer as needed. The board needs to approve the dismissal of a volunteer. If a volunteer is dismissed they will be presented with verbal and written notification of their dismissal. A volunteer can leave the organization at any time with out notice. If a volunteer chooses to leave UMGDR written resignation is required to be submitted to the board. At that time the resignation will be accepted and the volunteer’s application will be removed from Pet Point, and all contact information for the volunteer will be removed. All supplies provided to you enabling you to execute your tasks as a volunteer, remain the property of UMGDR. Should, at any time, your involvement with UMGDR be terminated for any reason, you agree to return all property of UMGDR back to UMGDR or pay the retail cash value of the property if you choose to keep the property for personal use with in seven business days of your dismissal or resignation. All completed Surrender Applications, Adoption Applications, Volunteer Applications, and Home Visit Evaluations are confidential property of UMGDR. These completed forms are shown to volunteers on an as needed basis. At no time, unless it is court ordered, does UMGDR share this information with another organization, inquiring individual, or the applicant. Use of UMGDR facilities, property and access to UMGDR information by volunteers is expected and encouraged. However, use of such is to be governed by the policies set forth in this agreement. To facilitate the execution of your volunteer role, UMGDR will provide volunteers access to/use of: • Published forms • Documented processes • Reimbursement for approved expenses • Use of dog related items (e.g. crates) As a volunteer, you acknowledge that working with rescued animals could at times cause injury, death, or contamination, of yourself or other animals in your care and agree that UMGDR is not to be held liable for any such occurrence. As a volunteer for UMGDR you are allowed to volunteer with other organizations. UMGDR expects that your involvement does not interfere with your conduct and responsibly to our organization. As a volunteer, you authorize UMGDR to use your name and photograph at UMGDR activities in future promotions, publications or press releases to further the mission of the organization. As a volunteer, you authorize your name, email address, and phone number to be shared with all UMGDR volunteers. *